The House of Delegates met this morning to mark the 31st day of the 2013 Regular Session.

Senate Bill 197, which relates to expired and unappropriated funds, was passed, marking the first bill to pass both houses.

The House adopted eight House Concurrent Resolutions, including HCR 27, which would rename the “West Hamlin Bridge” the “Army SSGT Arthur N. McMellon Memorial Bridge.”

Also, the House had eight bills on second reading, including House Bill 2847, which relates to the collection of real property and personal property taxes. All bills were advanced to third reading. House Bill 2861, which relates to at-risk students in public schools, was read for the first time.

The West Virginia Golf Association was on hand at the beginning of the session to receive a citation from the House congratulating their achievements over their past 100 years.

The House will reconvene at 11am on Monday.

Committees Meeting Today:

House Health and Human Resources Committee – 10am – 215E
House Finance Committee – 1pm – 460M
House Government Organization Committee – 1pm – 215E

The Senate met today and passed four bills, advanced four bills to third reading, and advanced four bills to second reading.

Bills that passed unanimously include Senate Bill 159, Senate Bill 383, Senate Bill 427, and Senate Bill 368, which would clarify certain criminal conviction constitutes basis for voiding marriage.

Bills advanced to third reading include Senate Bill 108, Senate Bill 353, Senate Bill 412, and Senate Bill 464, which would regulate tanning facilities.

Bills advanced to second reading include Senate Bill 183, Senate Bill 208, Senate Bill 446, and Senate Bill 358, which relates to municipal policemen and firemen pensions.

Senate Concurrent Resolution 7 would officially designate the Hall Flintlock Model of 1819 as the state firearm.the Hall rifle was made at the U.S. Arsenal in Harpers Ferry and patented by Captain John H. Hall on May 21, 1811. The resolution must now go to the House for further consideration.

Update:

Senate Bill 359, relating to education reform, which had been moved to the foot of bills on first reading earlier in the day, was laid over on third reading for further consideration on Monday, March 18.

The Senate will reconvene Monday at 11:00 a.m.

The House of Delegates convened this morning for the 30th day of the regular session.

House Bill 2567, relating to the Secretary of State’s jurisdiction over limited partnerships, was passed unanimously. Senate Bill 197, which relates to expired and unappropriated funds, was read for the second time.

The House read eight bills for the first time, including House Bill 2046, which would require wireless telecommunications companies to give law enforcement information about a missing persons cell phone in a timely manner. The House also introduced 17 bills.

Representatives from the West Virginia Federation of Democratic Women were on hand to receive a citation honoring their work for the state. House Resolution 22, which would make March 14, 2013 “Generation West Virginia Day” and House Resolution 23, which would honor the life of Carl C. Thomas, were both adopted.

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11am.

Committees meeting today:

House Judiciary Committee – 9am – 410M
House Education Committee – 9am – 424M
House Finance Committee – 9am – 460M

The House convened this morning to introduce 17 bills and issue two citations. The House also advanced three bills to third reading and one bill to second reading.

The House issued a citation to Chloe Rose of Clay County recognizing her as the youngest published author in West Virginia. Chloe was accompanied by her mother,Tammy Rose, her brother, Elijah and her sister, Adalee.

House bills advanced to third reading today included House Bill 2729 which would allow schools to voluntarily maintain and use epinephrine auto-injectors.

The following committees will meet today:

The Committee on Agriculture will meet tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. in 215E.
The Committee on Natural Resources will meet tomorrow at 8:45 a.m. in 215E.
The Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security will meet tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. in 460M.
The Committee on Banking and Insurance will meet tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in 215E.
The Committee on Pensions and Retirement will meet tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. in 460M.

The House will reconvene tomorrow at 11:00 a.m.